A Devex event in partnership with World Food Program USA

Power, Purpose & Promise:
The corporate sector’s
role in moving the
needle on global hunger

September 21, 2023 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET


New York & Online everywhere


About the Event


In a world facing an unprecedented hunger crisis, the corporate sector has emerged as a powerful force for change. Join Devex and World Food Program USA on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, as we explore the remarkable power, purpose, and promise of corporate engagement in tackling global hunger.

Faced with the stark situation of 345 million people facing severe hunger and tightening government budgets, NGOs are increasingly turning to the private sector. Corporate leaders, driven by demands from their boards, customers, shareholders, and investors, have been increasing their active engagement, and investing in philanthropy, environmental, social, and governance initiatives that are transforming the humanitarian landscape.

To explore this outlook, we'll delve into the pivotal role of major U.S. corporations in partnering with WFP USA and other NGOs to leverage financial support, in-kind contributions, and innovative machine learning techniques to tackle critical humanitarian challenges.

Join us in New York or online as we discuss effective solutions for a zero hunger world.

The event will be followed by a networking lunch for in-person attendees where they can connect with industry experts, NGOs, and corporations working to end global hunger.

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Agenda


11 a.m. ET

Opening remarks

Richard Jones, editorial director, Devex

11:03 a.m. ET

Fireside chat: Co-creating solutions to critical humanitarian challenges

Speaker:
Barron Segar, president and CEO, World Food Program USA

Interviewed by: Alan Robbins, executive vice president and global head of partnerships, Devex

​​11:15 a.m. ET

Panel conversation: Fighting global hunger - the role of the corporate sector

Michelle Grogg, vice president of corporate responsibility at Cargill, Incorporated; and executive director at Cargill Foundation
Rosita Najmi, vice president, strategy and innovation, The UPS Foundation
Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink, director, Product Impact, Google.org
Masilin Gudoshava, climate modeling expert, IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre

Interviewed by: Adva Saldinger, senior reporter, Devex

​​11:48 a.m. ET

Audience Q&A

Adva Saldinger, senior reporter, Devex

​​11:58 a.m. ET

Closing remarks

Richard Jones, editorial director, Devex

​​12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET

In-person networking lunch hosted by WFP USA

Speakers:

Barron Segar

Barron Segar

President and CEO, World Food Program USA

Rosita Najmi

Rosita Najmi

Vice president, strategy and innovation, The UPS Foundation

Masilin Gudoshava

Masilin Gudoshava

Climate modeling expert, IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre

Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink

Brigitte Hoyer Gosselink

Director, product impact, Google.org

Michelle Grogg

Michelle Grogg

Vice president of corporate responsibility at Cargill, Incorporated; and executive director at Cargill Foundation

Interviewers:

Alan Robbins

Alan Robbins

Executive Vice President/Partnerships, Devex

Richard Jones

Richard Jones

Editorial Director, Devex

Adva Saldinger

Adva Saldinger

Senior Reporter, Devex